Road Trip Carretera Austral: Ruta 40 Connection

An adventure on the Carretera Austral in Chile that leaves you ready to join Argentina's equally famous Ruta 40. You'll have plenty of opportunity to get out on excursions and self-guided hikes like in Queulat National Park. Car rental and comfortable accommodation is organised for you in advance, so you don't have to worry.

Departure toward the south - the road first crosses the beautiful Castillo Mountain Range to then continue along the Ibanez River. From there the road goes deep into the Andes, crossing beautiful passes. At the Joffre pass it is still possible to see the effects of the eruption of the Hudson Volcano in 1991.

After crossing the Murta River, the road begins to border the General Carrera Lake until arriving to Puerto Tranquilo.

Accommodation: Lodging in Puerto Tranquilo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8: Puerto Tranquilo - Puerto Bertrand

Journey time: 4 hours / 68 km gravelled road.

In the morning visit of the Marble Chapel

Suggested lunch in Tranquilo then drive south to Puerto Bertrand.

Free afternoon to enjoy the surroundings

Accommodation: Lodging in Puerto Bertrand.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9: Puerto Bertrand - Chile Chico

Journey time: 3 hours / 139 km gravelled road.

Early in the morning departure toward the north but this time bordering the south-east shore of the General Carrera Lake.

It is a narrow and winding mountain road with magnificent views of the lake, the andes and the northern ice field.

Prices, Departures and Inclusions

This trip can run as a group trip, with prices starting from
$0 per
person for a complete group.
If you are looking to join a group or you are a solo traveller we will help to form
likeminded groups of travellers.Please let us know your travel plans.

The trip can also run on a private basis to fit around your plans. Departures
may be tailored and can be set up on a date of your choice. Please note that
there is a higher price for smaller groups. Please enquire for further
details.

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